Industrial Painter/Blaster

Are you a highly motivated and experienced Industrial Paint technician who dreams of landing a once in a lifetime opportunity? Would you like to be a part of a workplace where you’re respected and appreciated as a partner and shareholder? Then you may be exactly who we need at Viking-Cives!

Company Overview:

Since 1960, Viking-Cives has manufactured a wide range of truck equipment that makes snowy and icy roads safe for individuals, families, school buses, etc. We specialize in customizing snow and ice removal equipment for heavy municipal, county, and state trucks by installing a variety of specialized equipment. You may never have heard of us, but you have seen our trucks on the road as they make our snowy and icy roads safer for you, your family, and your friends. Our brand-new manufacturing and installation facility is opening in Battle Creek, Michigan (Viking-Cives Great Lakes Division). We are the fourth division in a growing corporation with locations across the United States and Canada.

Job Summary:

In this Industrial Painter operator role, you’ll be responsible for blasting and painting manufactured truck parts and dump bodies to customer specifications. A mindset of continuous improvement and outside the box thinking is important, as we constantly try to better ourselves in every aspect of what we do. Best of all, we are a fully employee-owned company where we work together as a team to build a successful and profitable business.

Responsibilities

• Clean machines and area regularly
• Weekly preventative maintenance of equipment and paint booth
• Blast manufactured parts and prepare for painting
• Read work orders to reach production goals
• Operate and inspect forklifts
• Set up equipment for use
• Continuous improvement
• Make any adjustments that are necessary to comply with customer requirements
• Make minor repairs as needed
• Other duties and responsibilities as required; we are a Team, and we support each other.

Qualifications

• A proven ability to be a respected, trusted, and reliable professional
• Great interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• A demonstrated ability to collaborate up, down, and sideways
• Training and expertise with industrial painting equipment; preferably on steel
• Ability to read and follow all safety and quality protocols and work instructions
• 2+ years of experience, preferably in the manufacturing or truck equipment industries
• HS diploma or GED is required
• Excellent work history - at your jobs for more than 2 years
• Preferred consideration for candidates with skilled trades certification

Next Steps

We encourage you to check out our website for more information about our history and growth at www.vikingcives.com. Upon hire, this position may require out of state trainings at other Viking-Cives operations. Please apply via Indeed. Applications with resumes will receive priority consideration and we will contact the top candidates whose work experience and longevity best matches the company's needs. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications and experience!

Viking-Cives Group is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will receive equal opportunity consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, qualified veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person